Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Body supporting buoyant device
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-19
2008-01-01
Olson, Lars A. (Department: 3617)
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Body supporting buoyant device
C441S130000, C441S131000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07314399
ABSTRACT:
An improved float tube arrangement for outdoor water-related activities, particularly hunting and fishing. The float can be deployed as a blind for partially concealing and camouflaging a user, who sits in the circular middle of the float upon an adjustable seat supported by suitable straps. When used as a blind a canopy and net are selectively deployed. The stable base is formed by a pair of coaxially stacked inner tubes that are tightly bound by a covering fabric. Mechanical integrity is enhanced by frame loops encircling the inner tubes, and an encircling belt that concentrically tensions the float within a depressed region formed at the juncture of the stacked inner tubes. A canopy mounted to the frame loops and an optional net can be deployed as desired.
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Banded Mallard Co.
Carver Stephen D.
Olson Lars A.
Venne Daniel V
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